1. Key Characteristics AKC Group: Herding Height: 22 inches for females; 23.5 inches for males Weight: 57–71 pounds for females; 70–84 pounds for males Life Expectancy: Around 15 years The bergamasco is a fit, athletic, medium-sized sheepdog with a social personality, powerful build and unique coat, the colors of which include gray, silver and coal. 2. Where They Came From The breed’s origin

Kittens are so adorable and cute. Check out these cute kittens meowing, playing and being cute. Watch a few funny kitten videos that will melt your heart. Baby cats are the best. Thanks for watching! Here’s our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MashupZone/ And be sure to subscribe and join the fun 🙂

Wawa is one of the lucky ones. The adorable pit bull mix was abandoned outside a Florida Wawa gas station on Wednesday afternoon in a cage equipped with food and water. According to ABC Action News, who first reported the story, customers spotted the dog at the side of the building, sitting in the 90

Serious side eye — it could be headed your way this Hug Your Cat Day. Let’s face it, some cats don’t like to be hugged but on this annual holiday, which is celebrated on June 4, many of them tolerate it for the sake of our Instagram feeds — and how thankful we are that

Alton Brown has a new sous chef. His name is Stir-Fry and he’s the chef’s newly adopted kitten — and Instagram photos show that the kitty is already making himself at home in the star’s kitchen. “Remember those kittens we found at the office? Apparently I’ve been claimed,” said the caption for one photo, showing the

Here’s a top 10 funny cats or funny videos of funny cats. Nothing like some funny cat videos to make us laugh. Cats are so hilarious. Try not to laugh while watching these kitties being cute and funny.

It’s true that steroids may cause side effects such as increased thirst and appetite. By: Eric Chan It’s that time of year when itchiness is on the rise. This misery means dogs chew themselves raw because of irritating summer allergies. Increasingly, I find clients don’t want steroids prescribed for their pets; they’ve heard about the side

Memorial Day Weekend was our first taste of one of the Summer’s most glorious gifts: pool season. It’s refreshing, relaxing and exhilarating all at once. It’s almost like a state of mind. Pets eagerly await the moment the pool cover comes off, too. It means more time outside, delicious dunks and more fun people coming

Politicians. Dramatic actors. Broadcast journalists. Musicians. Entrepreneurs. None of the above are known for having an especially great sense of humor. Fortunately, Mother Nature — and the Internet — have other ideas. Is there anything funnier (or sillier) than a famous person embracing his or her animal lookalike? We think not. Check out some of

Leave a comment below and tell us: Why is your pet your bestie? By: Woottigon Angworakul It’s June already! That means cookouts, lazy summer days and spending time with friends — including the 4-legged ones. June 8 is Best Friends Day, and here at Petful we’d like to celebrate our BFFs: our pets. Our pets

It’s officially summertime! Which means you can fire up the grill and spread out the gingham tablecloth, because the start of summer also means the beginning of BBQ season. Along with whether to get spicy brown mustard, yellow mustard, or both, pet owners throwing outdoor parties need to keep their animals in mind. Of course,

The bride wore white, the groom showed up sans trousers, and everybody applauded when the happy couple slobbered all over each other after tying the knot. The wedding of Hope and Hunter, two therapy dogs with an unusually close bond, was one of the happiest events of the year at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas

It’s amazing the commotion one tiny kitten can cause. According to News 12, who reported this story out of Westchester County, New York, residents in the Edgemont section grew concerned for a small kitten that was trapped in a storm drain for up to four days (the Greenburgh Daily Voice reported that it was five,

The pupsicles are actually frozen balls of peanut butter mixed with mashed banana. Photos by Allison Gray/Petful Spring is in full swing, and summer is just around the corner. When hot weather is on its way, I start thinking about my dog’s comfort. To keep Banjo cool in the heat and humidity, I make sure her water

CDS in dogs is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans. By: oc fernando Many of our pets are living longer lives, but along with an aging body comes an aging brain. Senior pets need more help ensuring there’s a good quality to those waning years. So what can you do to help? Well, new diets and

Lyme disease will be “highly problematic” in 2017, forecasters say. By: burroblando As warm weather approaches, so does the threat of ticks carrying parasites. That means Lyme disease, folks. And Lyme disease is no longer something you have to worry about only if you live in the Northeastern United States. The disease has been expanding into

Your pet’s jolly personality may guide the direction of your blog. By: dave.see I started blogging in 2012 when I left the United States for a couple of years. At the time, my blog was a means to update friends and family with pictures and stories of my life abroad. Over time, my blog changed. I moved back to

There’s nothing more embarrassing than getting yourself stuck in a compromising situation and having someone walk in. Sometimes you can laugh it off. Sometimes you have to close your eyes and laugh. Sometimes all you can do is beg for mercy (and help.) No matter how you choose to play it, you know you’re never

Routine blood tests don’t typically tell us enough about cancer affecting our pets. By: sandiegochurch When our pets are sick, our mind often trips into worst-case-scenario mode. Despite all my training, I did this when one of my own cats went lame. My mind immediately screamed “He might have bone cancer!” rather than the more likely alternative

“It’s our mission to make cat products that you will love as much as your cat does,” says the maker of The Cone. Finally, your cat can enjoy the best of 2 worlds. A company called WISKI has come up with The Cone, a novel product with a sleek, modern design that offers the comfort of a soft bed

Extra strong currents of Jedi good vibes are flowing through the universe, because it is the 40th anniversary of Star Wars. The first film in the famous franchise premiered on May 25, 1977. Pets across the world are picking up on these Star Wars vibrations and showing off their best looks inspired by a galaxy far,

Have you ever met a Kinkalow? Well, you are about to. Yoda is one of the kitties that belong to this newer breed of feline. Kinkalows are a cross between Munchkin cats and American curls, giving them a truly unique look. Kinkalows like Yoda are small with short, little legs and ears that curl back

My sneaky cats love to nibble on the leaves of my house plants. Although I keep only nontoxic plants in my house, I decided to make a little herb garden for my cats to enjoy. In 3 easy steps, you can too. Supplies Planter box or container Potting dirt Cat-friendly plants such as catnip or wheatgrass Photos by:

It can be hard to get the hair on your head to do what you want. Now, imagine having hair all over. Pets deal with this everyday, which can make having a perfect hair day difficult. But through a mix of genetics, general cuteness, grooming, licking and shaking, they manage. In fact, sometimes their fur